This elegant display in Black & Gold comes from Dooby Design Group for a Style Me Pretty feature. This would be perfect for a sophisticated birthday, engagement, or anniversary party. You could easily replicate this look by using your gold chargers, white dishes, and black napkins. Gather some old thrift store candlesticks, vases, and frames and spray paint […]

Today I have a beautiful photo shoot to share with you from Julianne Cragg of A Modern Proposal, and Jen of Jen Williams Photography. This creative display was put together to share how easy and lovely a DIY wedding can be. I think it is perfect for Birthdays, or Bridal Showers, as well as some great take-away […]

Every time I see this color combination, I love it more and more! The beautiful table above by Bliss Events, serves as inspiration for your own milestone birthday celebration, or engagement party. Begin your planning process with one of these invitations from Tiny Prints, and your color scheme is firmly in place. Setting the scene […]

Need some last minute decorating ideas for your New Years celebration? Southern Living out-did themselves with this fabulous spread. Easy to do, but lots to love! Start by filling your table with glass cylandars and vases. Then fill with water and a few drops of food coloring; add a few candles, and voila! The easiest centerpiece you […]

This gorgeous tabletop from Bliss Events, not only gives us great inspiration, but also can teach us a lesson. The centerpiece vases are a perfectly coordinated mixture of patterns in the same color scheme. A great reminder of how you can bring together a look when you think you have nothing that matches. Just gather […]

I was blown away when I saw the fresh creativity of this Citrus themed bridal shower hosted by “Mrs. Penguin” on Wedding Bee.com! Everything was done so simply and (mostly) economically, but with amazing touches. There was a small splurge on the fabulously modern citrus fabric, but the use of inexpensive coordinating paper, and serving pieces […]

I wanted to share this beautiful tabletop from Brides.com because I love how it looks incredibly glamorous at first glance, but when you break it down, it’s really quite casual and easy to put together. Simply top the table cloth with a lace runner(you may have from your grandmother). Use a mixture of candle sticks, […]

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The most important thing about parties & entertaining is the guest list! Next, it should be delicious, beautiful, unique, and fun. Calling on my years of experience, I'll show you how to pull it all together with style. Cheers!

Chris Nease is a party stylist and home entertaining expert with over 15 years of experience. In addition to her work as founding editor of Celebrations At Home, Chris is an editorial stylist and has contributed to Homes.com, SheKnows, and countless other websites. Most recently she was featured in Celebrate magazine, and her work has been published in Woman's World, Ocala Style, Yum Food & Fun for Kids, and Cottages & Bungalows.